How many points is SCUTTLE worth in Scrabble?

SCUTTLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCUTTLE?

SCUTTLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to SCUTTLE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCUTTLED, SCUTTLER, SCUTTLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SCUTTLE

9 pts

SCUTTLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SCUTTLE means "fireside container for coal".

Meaning & examples

/ˈskʌtəl/

Pronunciation

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noun

A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).
A broad, shallow basket.
A dish, platter or a trencher.

noun

A small hatch or opening in a boat. Also, small opening in a boat or ship for draining water from open deck.
A hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building.

verb

To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.
To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.
(by extension, in figurative use) Undermine or thwart oneself (sometimes intentionally), or denigrate or destroy one's position or property; compare scupper.
Example: The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst.

Synonyms: hatch, roof

noun

A quick pace; a short run.

verb

To move hastily, to scurry.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

fireside container for coal

In a sentence: "The scuttle is noted."

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Letter Values

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SCUTTLE Scrabble FAQ

Is SCUTTLE a Scrabble word?: SCUTTLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SCUTTLE mean?: fireside container for coal
How do you use SCUTTLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The scuttle is noted."
How many points is SCUTTLE worth in Scrabble?: SCUTTLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCUTTLE?: SCUTTLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCUTTLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCUTTLED, SCUTTLER, SCUTTLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.